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Five On-Campus Eats That Aren’t Another Dining Hall

Rachel V.
The opinions expressed in this article are the writer’s own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus.
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at MSU chapter.

Are you sick of pizza and burgers? Do you not want mashed potatoes four times a week? Do you not have money to spend off-campus? 

If nothing on the dining hall menu sounds good, here are five great places to shake up your meals.

  1. The Workshop: Located in the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, The Workshop offers delicious sandwiches and soups to go, along with a really cool market. My personal favorite is the BLT with a side of sweet potato chips. Plus, it has a really cool study area, so what’s not to love?
  2. Woody’s Mediterranean: While the lines for Subway and Panda Express in the International Center grow and grow, most students seem to overlook the hidden gem of Woody’s. Offering Middle Eastern classics like baba ganoush, mujadara, hummus for a snack, or gyros and falafel wraps for a bigger meal, Woody’s brings the delightful flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine to campus. 
  3. Sparty’s Market: The Sparty’s in 1855 Place is like the cooler older sibling to the convenience stores located throughout campus. It offers a wide variety of premade sushi, salads, and sandwiches for a convenient grab-and-go option. The grill also serves up fresh sandwiches and sides, which make for a perfect hot lunch. Don’t forget to complete your combo with some of the candies you can only get there!
  4. Biggby Coffee: The classic Michigan coffeehouse located in the MSU Union is one of the best places to grab anything from breakfast to an evening pick-me-up. Offering bagel sandwiches, muffins, yogurt parfaits, and of course, their delicious coffee drinks, Biggby is sure to satisfy your cravings. Plus, it’s open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m, so you can get your coffee fix at almost any time of the day.
  5. The Union Food Court: While it technically is a dining hall, the Union boasts 2 delicious spots to grab dinner. First, The Roost offers a limited menu of fries, chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and a few side items. But, the chicken tenders are arguably the best on campus and are worth trying at least once. Right next to it is the Unbelieva-BOWL station, which offers several delicious and fresh grain bowls. If you’re not hungry, you can grab one and save it for lunch the next day. 

So, if you’re in a rut with the dining halls, fear not!

Rachel V.

MSU '23

Rachel is the Social Media Director at Her Campus MSU. She is a Senior at MSU's James Madison College studying Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy with a double minor in Business, and Science, Technology, Environment, and Public Policy. After graduation, she hopes to become a public interest lawyer or work in the government sector. She is an avid camper and enjoys spending her time in the great outdoors hiking and biking. She loves ice skating and has recently been trying to learn some new moves! Rachel also enjoys reading, cooking, crocheting, and trying as many bubble tea places as she can find.